Quality Engineer: Lead Process Quality & Supplier Relations

Johnson Outdoors (ZA); KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support new product development with rigorous testing, documentation, and supplier collaboration. The role focuses on process conformity, MRB leadership, and continuous improvement across production lines and external suppliers.

The candidate will participate in FMEA initiatives, conduct audits, and help implement green initiatives within quality processes.

Qualifications

• Experience driving quality in new product development.
• Ability to lead quality initiatives across development teams.
• Strong understanding of inspection, testing, and conformance.
• Ability to document and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supports quality in new product processes as a team member on development projects.
• Writes, executes and reports test plans supporting product processes.
• Leads MRB and implements corrective actions with suppliers.
• Provides input for monthly performance reports and improvement opportunities.
• Plans, conducts and documents audits of suppliers and quality changes.
• Delivers quality training to production personnel and supports cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality expertise

Detail oriented

Flexible

Impact-driven

Job description

Johnson Outdoors is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support new product development with rigorous testing, documentation, and supplier collaboration. The role focuses on process conformity, MRB leadership, and continuous improvement across production lines and external suppliers.

The candidate will participate in FMEA initiatives, conduct audits, and help implement green initiatives within quality processes.